RANDLEMAN, NC – John Ernest Justice, JJ, 67, of Randleman, NC passed away on October 13th, 2016, in Asheboro, NC surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Stephanie Justice, of Randleman, who loved him with all her heart, he was her everything.
Mr. Justice was born on June 10th, 1949 in Cortland, NY, the son of James and Frieda Justice. John retired from Proctor and Gamble in 2001. He later worked for Antilles Seaplanes, then as a transportation supervisor at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro.
In addition to his loving wife, John is survived by his children, Mark Justice (Corinna) of St. Louis, MO, Michele Rice (Thad) of Oxford, NY, Michael Tefft, of Oxford, NY, Aaron Justice (Jennine) of Binghamton, NY, Troy Justice (Jodi) of Randleman, NC and his beloved 15 grandsons, whom he adored. He is also survived by a daughter of Georgia. Additionally, John is survived by his sisters Ann Schell of Tampa, FL, and Jane Rawson (Roger) of DeRuyter, NY, and sister in law Sandy Justice of Eaton Brook, NY. John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Frieda Justice, his brother James Justice, and his brother in law Ron Schell.
Mr. Justice attended Glory-Bound Baptist Church in Asheboro, NC. John absolutely loved spending time with his family and traveling with his loving wife. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, playing golf, especially in Colorado, baseball, and NASCAR. John loved hunting, especially with his sons, grandsons, and dearest friend Bobby Maxson. He was truly an amazing husband, father, grandfather, friend and was loved dearly by all.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, NC. The family will receive visitors prior to the service from 1-2 on Sunday at Pugh Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in John’s honor to the North Carolina Zoological Society, 4403 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205-nczoo.org
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